Emergency Response and Crisis Management Flashcards

What is the Incident Command System (ICS) and why does the NYSP use it?

Answer: A standardized management system that enables effective command and coordination at any incident regardless of size or complexity

ICS is a standardized, scalable management system used to coordinate multi-agency responses to emergencies, ensuring clear command, communication, and resource management.

What does 'unified command' mean within the Incident Command System?

Answer: Multiple agencies with jurisdiction share command responsibility and coordinate jointly

Unified command allows multiple agencies with legal jurisdiction to manage an incident together by sharing command responsibility and integrating resources under a coordinated plan.

What is the primary role of the NYSP during a declared state of emergency in New York?

Answer: To support the Governor's emergency response by providing law enforcement, traffic control, and resource coordination

During a declared state of emergency, the NYSP supports the Governor's Office of Emergency Management by providing law enforcement resources, traffic management, and inter-agency coordination.

What is a 'perimeter' in a barricade or hostage situation managed by NYSP?

Answer: An inner and outer containment boundary established to isolate the threat and protect the public

In a barricade or hostage situation, NYSP establishes inner and outer perimeters: the inner perimeter contains the subject, while the outer perimeter keeps the public and non-essential personnel safe.

What specialized NYSP unit responds to high-risk tactical situations such as hostage rescues?

Answer: Emergency Response Team (ERT)

The NYSP Emergency Response Team (ERT) is the State Police's tactical unit trained and equipped to handle high-risk situations including hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, and high-risk warrants.

What is 'triage' in the context of NYSP response to a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

Answer: Rapidly sorting and prioritizing casualties by severity of injury to allocate treatment resources most effectively

Triage involves rapidly categorizing injured persons by the severity and urgency of their injuries so that medical resources are directed to those who will most benefit from immediate care.